Sammons Preston Tropic Heater 4-Pac User Manual page 21

MAINTENANCE
To avoid potential for rusting:
Do not
1. use bleach or cleaners with high chlorine content.
Do not
2. use paper clips, safety pins, staples, coat hangers, etc., in, on, or near the unit.
Do not
3. clean the unit with carbon steel wool or a carbon steel brush. Use only soft cloth, Scotch-Brite™
type scouring pads of green, blue, or white abrasiveness, or stainless steel wool if absolutely necessary.
Do not
4. use abrasive cleaners which tend to disturb the grain in the finish, especially on the exterior of
the unit. For exterior cleaning, use only non-abrasive stainless steel polish.
5. Water level is critical: Add water daily, if necessary, to keep it full.
6. Regularly clean and drain the tank
premature wear and will void the warranty.
7. Remove all deposits from interior surfaces and parts. The deposits are concentrations of minerals that
will allow rusting to begin. If allowed to accumulate on the heating element, these deposits will lower
the efficiency of the element and increase the power consumption of the unit. However, exercise
extreme care if cleaning element or thermostat(s). These components can be easily damaged without
proper care or caution.
8. If you suspect that you have "hard water", you may need to change the water and clean the unit more
frequently. Salt deposits are an indication of hard water that will eventually cause rust.
Cleaning Tips
1. The interior of the unit should be cleaned, at least every two weeks, using a low abrasive bathroom
cleaner with a soft cloth or green, blue, or white Scotch-Brite™ type scouring pad. Stainless steel wool
may be used if necessary, but not regular, carbon steel wool. Check for low or no chlorine content in
your cleaner and make sure that the residue is thoroughly rinsed away with water.
2. A strong solution of vinegar and water may be used to dissolve away deposits, which then must be
thoroughly rinsed away. Results may vary.
3. For exterior cleaning, use stainless steel polish and a soft cloth only. Numerous industrial stainless steel
polishes are available from various supply companies. Use of any cleaner except stainless steel polish
on the exterior of the unit is not recommended. Abrasive cleaners and scouring pads can damage the
finish of the unit.
Care of Tropic Pacs
Always return the Tropic Pac to the hot water of the heating unit after each treatment. There it is heated,
kept clean, and ready for immediate use. The Tropic Pac may be boiled; however, this hastens the
deterioration of the pack. The pack may also be cleaned by scrubbing the pack with soap and water. The
simplified method of keeping the pack clean is to keep it immersed in water.
The Tropic Pac, under constant daily use, should have a useful life of at least one year. When the pack begins
to wear out, the filler oozes and leaks through the fabric of the cloth and sections of the pack appear to be
loose and empty and will not retain heat properly. The pack should be replaced when it reaches this state.
Original replacement Tropic Pacs may be ordered from an authorized Sammons Preston dealer.
NOTE: If Tropic Pacs are to be stored for extended periods, they may be placed - while wet - in plastic bags
and stored in a freezer.
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(every two weeks). Failure to properly maintain the unit will cause
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